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Utilitarianism by J.S. Mill
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Utilitarianism by J.S. Mill

In which we experience some pleasure and an immense amount of pain.
Jared Henderson
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Fr. Wesley Walker
May 05, 2023
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Today, we’re discussing Utilitarianism by J.S. Mill. Utilitarianism is an ethical theory which emphasizes the maximizing of pleasure and the minimizing of pain.

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